Patient Safety Attendant

Anne Arundel Health System•Annapolis, MD

5d•$17 - $22

About The Position

Position Objective: Maintains safety and security of patients. Provides assistance to nursing staff in the monitoring of patients on emergency petition, with behavioral issues or at risk for falls. Contributes to the provision of high-quality, cost effective health care through collaboration with other health team members. Essential Job Duties: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent
N/A

Responsibilities

Maintains patient safety and security and must remain alert and attentive at all times; observes patient behavior and reports as necessary to the appropriate staff.
Monitors patient behavior closely. Remains in close proximity and/or maintains line-of-site (required for all suicidal and petitioned patients) as appropriate when assigned to patient sitter duties.
Performs duties according to established standards for age groups, preschool through adulthood, by demonstrating knowledge of principles of growth and development over the lifespan.
Sets limits on patient behavior under the direction of a registered nurse and/or mental health clinician and intervenes to decrease inappropriate behavior by consistently enforcing all rules at all times; controls patient telephone usage at the direction of the registered nurse/MHC.
Performs other duties as assigned, i.e. unit supply stocking, environmental care, room preparation and safety.
Under direction of the registered nurse, follows the patients plan of care and communicates with the registered nurse concerning inappropriate or non-compliant behavior.
Accurately and consistently documents required safety checks using the appropriate form(s).
Ensures appropriate visitation as directed by the registered nurse and that belongings, food, and other items brought to patients by family/visitors is allowable and safe.
Maintains confidentiality with all patient information and during interactions with patients, families, visitors and staff.
Supports basic patient activities as appropriate and directed by registered nurse and assists with transports as requested.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Retirement Plan (with employer match for employees who work more than 1000 hours in a calendar year)
Paid Time Off
Tuition Assistance Benefits
Employee Referral Bonus Program
Paid Holidays, Disability, and Life/AD&D for full-time employees
Wellness Programs
Employee Assistance Programs and more
Benefit offerings based on employment status
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